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OF THE 



La Grange Public School, 

LaQrange, Texas. 



Containing Principal's Report, Course of Study, 
And Other Statements, For The Term of 



1906--1907. 



Published by Authority of The Board of Trustees. 



LaGrange Journal Print' 
1906. 



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ANNUAL CATALOGUE 



OF THE 

La Grange Public School, 

LaQrange, Texas. 



Containing Principars Report, Course of StuAf, 
And Other Statements, For Tlie Term of... 



1906-1907. 



Published by Authority of The Board of Trustees* 



LaGran&e Joiirlinl Prints 
VJOG. 



Teachers For I906-I90T, 



White School. 

JF' J. KIRK, Principal; 

MISS ITTTIE MOORE, FHmarij; 

MISS AJTMIE JVHITE, ^ 

MISS PATTY HOUIAM, \ Intermediate, 

MISS EIIZABETH CARVICK, ) 

MIS MERIE WHITE, \ ' 

MISS USE FRISCHMEYER, \ rr'^r^ c..7,..7 
W. F. BEIERMAM^. \ ^'-^' ^'^'''^' 

jr. J, KIRK, J 

jr. E, BEIERMAJVjY, German, 



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Colored School. 

MRS. AIICE J^'EirSOME, Principal; 

MRS. L. E. MOORE, Primary; 

MISS MARTHA RODGER S, hit ermcdi cite. 



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School wilt open on the first Mo/iday in September, 
and continue nine monthS' 



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Leo Frede 
Greorge Krengel 



THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 
Members. 

J. M. B}Tnes3 President Term expires May, 1907 

Oeorge Krengel, Secretary. ...... .Term expires May, 1907 

Leo Frede, Treasurer Term expires May, 1907 

"W. A. Caldwell Term expires May, 1907 

H. W. F. Meyer Term expires May, 1908 

AY. E. Perlitz Term expires May, 1908 

Martin Pastusek Term expires May> 1908 

Committees. 
Building and Grounds. 

W. A. Caldwell 
H. W. F. Meyer 

Grievances 

J. M. Byrnes 

Leo Frede 
Martin Pastusek 
Finance?^ 

W. A. Caldwell 
W. E. Perlitz 
George Krengel 

STATISTICS. 

Population of LaGrange (about) 

Scholastic population for the year ending August 31, 

>f /i4ie_Males 117 Females 113 Total 

Co/oret/— Males ... 99 Females .... 90 Total ....... 189 



3,000 
1906 t 
..230 



White and colored, grand total .419 



For year ending- August 31, 1907 : 

White— Males 130 Ftmalrs 116 TotnL 2iG 

Co/orf J— Males. . . 89 P'emalfS 109 Total 198 

White and colored, grand total -144 

Entire enrollment, Term 1905-1906: 

WhHe School, all grades 310 

High School, included in above 85 

Colored Scliool, all grades 198 

Total enrollment 1905-1906 508 

Total assessed valuation, $800,000, 

Kate of City School Tax, '-^5 cents on $100. 

TUITION" 

for 1906-1907, or until changed by order of the Board: 

tinders, per month in advance , .$1 .50 

Overs, per month in advance 3.00 

Transfers, per term, if paid in advance 5.00 

Transfers, if paid by the month . 2.00 

By unders is meant any pupil not seven years of age 
before Septendjer 1 ; by overs, any pupil seventeen years of age 
before September 1. Transfers are those pupils not living 
within the city limits, properly enrolled, and had their State 
money changed to the LaGrange school. Students who have 
not been assessed, and those not transferred but of scholastic 
age, must pay $2.00 per month in advance. 

All tuition mu^t Ije paid to the Secretary of ihe School 
Board, who will issue a permit to each pupil paying tuit'on. 
This permit will admit the pupil whose name is written there- 
on for the tune specified. 



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.All pupils I'v'iij within the corporate limits of the City, 
cf scholastic age, and properly assessed, will be admitted free 
for the entire term. 

AXXUAL REPORT OF PRINCIPAL. 

To the School Board'. 

Gentlemen : 1 herewith sul^mit to yon such statements 
concerning onr school as I deem of importance. 

The year just closed has been a successful one in many 
respects. The school has made advancement in several ways, 
while the student bodv has made substantial progress. The 
very pleasantest relations exist between the Board and the 
teachers ; and as far as I know, the same relations exist be- 
tween the teachers and patrons. 

As you know, the school reached tlie greatest enrollment 
in its history. We received eighty transfers into our district, 
aaid over sixty-five pupils attended the white school who 
did not belong to our district. These pupils made desirable 
students, and suitrble steps should be taken to increase this 
transfer. The only thing needed, perhaps, is to let it be 
known that our tuition 's the lowest and cur equipment best 
of any other school in the county. It is a pleasure to note that 
one of these transfers, John Chupik, of Ellinger, finished the 
course this term and received his diploma. He is the first 
one, as far as I know, in the history of the school, that was 
faithful to the end. It is- to be hoped that others may profit 
bv the example s.t. When we look into the matter a little, 
it would seem that the parents would bj more desirous of 
having their boys and girls finish in their liome school. But 
if we take the trouble t) examine the records, we shall find 



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that about forty-five pupils liave graduated from our selio-ols 
in the last nine years — an averag'e of five a year. The 
pupils enter the first grade at the rate cf forty a year, thus 
making one graduate to every eight pupils that enter. It 
is true that the last two years graduated twenty, or ten a year. 
This makes a better showing as it gives one graduate to 
every four pupils entering the first grade. The graduating 
class of this year numbered eleven, the largest with the ex- 
ception of 1902. The class of that year numbered twelve, 
but this was due to the fact that the ' eleventh grade w^as 
abolished, placing two classes together, one with eight, the 
other, four, making the average, under normal conditions, 
six. 

This increase in the enrollment has taxed the seating capa- 
city of our school. In some cases pupils were im]3roy>erlv 
seated. I notice in both schools that there are brokm desks 
stored away, and in some instances, broken desks are in use. 
I suggest that you have these desks repaired during he sum- 
mer, and, if possible, all the desks should.be varnished. 

The building, too, is in need of some repairs. The ceil- 
ing needs nailing in many places ; some cf the doors and 
locks need looking after ; and the blackboards, in some cases, 
need paint. 

The coal house and cistern need immediate attenti-on. 

The school is in need of two additional teachers, one in 
the intermediate grades, and one in the high school. But 
I know that you can not remedy this under present condi- 
tions. But, since the interest of the schcol demands it, and 
and as I feel that I should fail to perform a plain duty, I 
mention the fact. You need not be told that one- teacher 



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can not successfully teach sixty-five to eighty pupils. In the 
high schcoi, conditions are not much better. Last year we 
enrolled sixty-five pupils in the high school, this year eigthy- 
five. Yet two teachers are trying to do the work. The in- 
terests of these eighty-five pupils demand that they are no 
longer neglected. We are making progress, and everything 
that can be done is dene; yet it is a fact that our course of 
study can not be extended as it should be, but on the, other 
hand^ subjects are now being omitted on account of a lack 
of teaching force. 

During the year a physical laboratory room has been built 
and partially equipped, and it is earnestly recommended that 
this room be properly fitted up during the summer with seats 
and ta])les, and a small appropriation be made for further 
equipping it. It is believed that this laboratory has much 
to do with attracting beys especially, and keeping them in 
school until they graduate. It should be a strong argument 
in bringing in transfers, especially those who mean to go off 
to schcoi after finishing a high school course. It is hoped, 
and can be reasonably expected, that this laboratory will 
bring us afiiliation in Physics with the State University dur- 
ing the next term. 

The library has not been neglected. About one hundred 
volumes were added by the pupils Library Day. So we now 
have nearly five hundred volumes, including our dictionaries, 
enc3^clopedias, and other reference books. 

The year as a whole has been a most successful one. The 
teachers have been earnest, and their work satisfactory. 
Respectfully submitted, 

W. J. Kirk. 



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TO PARENTS. 

As will be seen from the course cf study, your child will be 
expected to do hard work. We urge 3^'ou to enrol your children 
the first day of scliool, and see to it that they attend punctu- 
ally and regularly. To miss one recitation works a hardship 
on the pupil, to say nothing of a whole day's absence. Be- 
sides, you owe it to your children to teach them to be on time 
in all their undertakings. Their future success demands it. 

You should remember that the teacher is dealing; with all 
that is really near and dear to you — your child. The teacher 
should, therefore, expect your hearty co-operation and sup- 
port. Remember, also, that every ambitious teacher is as 
anxious about the adyancement of each pupil under his or 
her care as you are of your child's. Hence, you should see 
that your children have resjular hours for home study. Re- 
member, finally, that the principal and teachers have three 
hundred pupils to look after, while 3'^ou have only two or three' 
hence you should not be too hasty in criticising. 

You are kindly asked to visit the school and see what your 
children are doing, and what the school is trying to do for 
them. Then, only, will you be able to make proper sugges- 
tions, and offer reasonable criticisms. When anything o-oe^ 
wrong with your child you should see the principal, he will 
try to remedy the trouble with you. 

We are proud of our school, and are tryino- to build it up 
in every possible way. May we not ask and have your liel])? 

Board of Trustees. 



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THE LaGRANCxE public SCHOOL. . 

The LaGrange public school con^sists of ten grades, divided 
into the Primary, Litcrmediate and High SchooL 

The Primary consists of the first three grades; the Inter- 
mediate, of the fourth, fifth and sixth grades; and the High 
School, «f the seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth years' work. 

Our school i'S now afl:'iliated with the State University, and 
the other leading universities and colleges of Texas* Pupils 
who receive a diploma from our school can enter any uni- 
versity or college in the State without examination. The 
State University and the Southwestern University offer free 
scholarships to the student making the highest average in 
the graduating class. The A. & M. College. 'offers fifty schol- 
arships to her affiliated schools. So one of our boys each 
year has a chance to gain one of these scholarships. 

EQUIPMENT. 

Our school is fast becoming supplied with necessary ap- 
paratus for the successful teaching of diiferent subjects. We 
have a physical laboratory room, with enough apparatus to 
perform thirty-five or forty diiferent experiments. This will 
be added to year by year. We also have globes, maps, charts, 
dictionaries, etc., for the different rooms. 

LIBRARY. 

Our library — our silent teacher — is a useful factor in our 
work. It contains some five hundred volumes, both Eng- 
lish and German, and is suited to all grades of work. 
It also eontains a few good reference books. On last 
Library Day w-e added nearly a hundred volumes. We 
hope to make this one of the greatest days in our school. 



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All books, except reference books, may be drawn 'ont by 
any pupil of our school, and kept two weeks. If at the 
end of the two weeks the pupil has not finished reading the 
book, the time may be extended another two weeks. All 
books lost or damaged to the extent cf being of no service, 
must be paid for in full. 

HOLIDAYS. 

The holidays shall be, February 22, March 2, April 21, 
December 25 to January 1, inclusive, and all days appointed 
by the President of the United States, or the Governor of 
Texas as days of Thanksgiving, 

PROMOTIONS. 

All promotions are made at the close of the school term, 
except in special cases where it appears to the teacher, and 
the principal, that a child is able to do the next grade work. 
Any pupil, who, from irregular attendance or indifference, 
fails to do satisfactory work, may, after the parent has been 
notified, be put back to a lower grade. For promotion a 
grade of 70 per cent is required. In all cases the promotion 
of any pupil must be determined by the judgment of the 
teacher in charge, and should a pupil, or a parent, be dis- 
satisfied with the decision, such pupil shall have the right 
of a written examination prepared by the teacher, but con- 
ducted by the principal. A grade of 70 per cent must be 
made in all such cases. At the end of each month pupils will 
be graded upon oral and written work done, and upon such 
grading, promotions will be based. This is the test: 7s the 
pupil able to do the worh of the grade? If he is, promote 
him. 



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RULES AND REGULATIONS. 

It is not believed that rules and regulations are not needed 
for a school, but it is believed that such rules as are needed, 
should be given when needed, and only then. It is the busi- 
ness of this school to devolop the child's mind and help 
form its character; and such rules will be made, and such 
punishment be inflicted as common sense suggests. 

COMPLAINTS. 

All complaints by parents against any teacher, caused by 
a difference between teacher and pupil, in discipline or in- 
struction, must be made in person or written communica- 
tion to the principal. He shall attempt to adjust the dif- 
ference, but in case of failure, he shall refer it to the Griev- 
ance Committee. In case it is not settled here, it must be 
referred to the entire Board. 

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. 

Acknowledgment is hereby made to the different catalogues 
copied from. In some cases whole sentences and paragraphs 
have been used. But, as these were found in more than one 
catalogue, it is impossible to give proper credit. 



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COURSE OF STUDV 

Fcf The Primary and Intermediate Grades of The LaOrange 

Public School. 

THE AIMS OF THESE GRADES. 

Teachers sliould have definite ideas in regard to what 
pupils in these grades shculd accom])lish. The leading aims, 
very briefly stated, are as follows : 

1. They should learn to read. This niean-s that they 
should acquire ability to interpret the meaning of the printed 
page readily and intelligently; that they should form a taste 
for good literature; tliat they should establish the habit of 
systematic' reading; and that they should actually read in a. 
thcurhtful way a considerable quantity of good literature- 
This is the nic/st importatnt contrdDution tha't the public 
^:c^iO'ols can make to the education of children. 

2. They should acquire the art of spelling. This means 
th-at they should learn to spell all words that properly he- 
long to the child's vocabulary; that they should be taught 
the use of the dictionary in reference^to correct spelling; that 
they should be trained to observe clearly the spelling of all 
new words; and that they should fcrm the habit of correct 
epcll'ng. 

3. They should learn to write. Every child leaving the 
common schools should be able to write a clear, rapid, easy, 
legible hand. 

4. They sliould learn to speak and write good English. 
That is, they should acquire ability to express their thoughts 
readily, clearly, correctly, and accurately, both orally and in 
writing. 



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5. They should learn the principal rales for the use of 
capital iLtlers and punctuation marks, and shonld form the 
liabit of applving these rule^ in all tlieir written work. 

6. They shonld learn i(j write, read, add, subtract, mul- 
tiply, and divide numbers, both integral and fractional, rap- 
idly and accurately ; and they should learn to apply these 
principles in the ready and correct solutions of ordinary prob- 
lems, such as pertain to the usual vocations of life. 

7. They should, in biographical and historical stories, lay 
the foundation for the formal study of history in later years; 
and they diould learn the leading facts about our forms of 
civil o-overnment 

8. They should learn to observe intelligently the phenom- 
ena of nature, and should conceive a ready and active sym- 
pathy and interest in the world of life and growth about 
them, thus Livins; a strons; foundation upon which to base 
the more exact study of sciences in the higher grades. 

9. They should have careful training and much practice 
in the art of drawing, both as a means of education and from 
the standpoint of utility in practical life. 

10. They should learn to sing. 

11. They should be led to the appreciative study of works 
of art in all available forms. 

12. They should form habits of punctuality, promptness, 
obedience, and thoroughness. They should also be taught and 
trained to be truthful, honest, just, and kind. 



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COURSE BV GRADES. 

PRIMARY DEPARTMEXT. 

FIRST GRADE. 

Heading — Wheeler's Primer, and Graded Classics, Book 1, 
completed. Supplementary reading as directed. Good 
use should be made of library books suited to this grade. 
Appropriate selections shculd be memorized, and great 
care used to have pupils speak naturally all such pieces. 
Especial attention should be given the pupils while read- 
ing. They must be taught to stand still, to stand on 
both feet, and to hold the book properly. 

Spelling — Teach the proper spelling of all words found in 
all their reading lessons. Teach to spell by letter and 
by sound. 

Language- — Proper use of capitals, as capitals begin sentences, 
one's name, / when used for one's self. Teach pii])^h 
to copy correctly, from book and board, words and sen- 
tences. Teach them to write simple sentences from dic- 
tation. Teach them as rapidly as possible to grasp the 
whole sentence at one reading. By no means repeat 
word by word. The sentence is the unit of the language. 

Numbers — Counting and writing to one thousand. Addition 
and subtraction with small numbers. Rapid combina- 
tions made as pupils gain the idea of numbers. Simple 
measurements with rules. Roman numerals to L. 

Writing — Blackboard and slate. Double ruled paper. At- 
tention given to position, and neatness. Teach accuracy. 
Use pencil and tablet and copy book Xo. 1. 

Drawing— As directed by teacher. Book No. 1. 



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Chservation Lessons — Under this heading directions, colors, 

leaves, weights, phices, and history stories should be 

taught. Motion scngs, marching exercises, and paper 
folding and cutting. 

SECOND GRADE. 

Reading — Graded Classics^ Second Reader completed. Sup- 
plementary reading as directed. 

Spelling — All words in readers read. Modern Speller to page 
32 ; other selected words. All sounds -of vowels and con- 
sonants. Accent taught and silent letters ucted. 

Language — Copying and dictation drills. Much attention 
paid to dictation exercises. Descriptions, both oral and 
written, of familiar objects. Use of period and ques- 
tion marks continued. Initial letters, Mr. and Mrs. ,etc. 
Capitals, names cf persons, of streets, cities, days of 
week, month, etc. Lessons in geography, nature studies, 
etc., by the teacher. Hyde's Lessons in English followed 
to part two. Reproduction stories. 

Numbers — Counting, writing, and- reading numbers to 100,- 
000. Addition and subtraction drills daily. Mulitiplica- 
ticn and division of small numbers. Teach rapid count- 
ing by twos, fives, tens, etc. Simple fractions, such as 
one-half, one-third, and one-fourth taught. Roman num- 
bers to D. Simple measurements made. 

Writing — As directed by teacher. Book Xo. 2. 

History — Stories of noted men. Make use cf the library. 
Interesting facts from Texas history told by teacher. 
Historical places and cities located, and facts about them 
learned. 



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THIRD GRADE. 

Reading — Graded Classics. Third Reader completed. Sup- 
plementary reading as directed. 

Spelling — Selected words from all readers and other books 
studied. Silent letters pointed out. Drill on sounds. 
M'odern Speller to page 55^ beginning at 32. Review. 

Language — H3^de's Lessons in English completed. Stories 
read and reproduced, both orally and in writing. Strict 
attention to capitals and simple punctuation marks. Re- 
quire neatness. Selections memorized. Dictation work. 

Arithmetic — ^Sutton and Kimbrough's Lower; complete Pri- 
mary Section, and give thorough review. Teach pupils 
to be rapid, accurate, and neat in all work. See that all 
do the work. Roman notation to M. 

Geography — Maury's Elementary to page 69. Use maps and 
globe. Have pupils draw maps of continents. Read 
stories relating to work. 

Writing — Copy Book No. 3. 

^Drawing — As directed. Book Xo. 3. 

History — Continue and enlarge work of second grade. 

FOURTH GRADE. 

Reading — Stickney's Fourth Reader completed. Supplement- 
ary reading — King of the Golden River, and Black Beau- 
ty. Continue memory work. Pupils must have a dic- 
tionary, and be taught to use it. 

Spelling — Selected words from reader, geography, and other 
sources. Require pupils to spell all words they use. Mod- 
ern Speller to^page 83, commencing with page 55. Re- 



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view third grade work where necessary. Teach sounds 
of letters. Review often misspelled words. 

Language — Hyde's Lessens in English, Second Book. Re- 
view work of lower grades. Continue oral and written 
reproduction work, and memory work. It is not essential 
that pupils leaving this grade should know the declension 
of nouns or the conjugation of verhs, etc., but they should 
know where to use the phiral forms of verbs, wlien the 
singular; how to form the possessive, singular and plural 
of nouns ; how to form the plurals of all nouns met with ; 
when to use the nominative, possessive, and objective 
forms of pronouns ; when to use capital letters, punctua- 
tion marks, such as period, interrogation and exclama- 
tion points. They should know those whens, and ivhys 
not from rules learned, but from constant practice. They 
should also know how to paragraph, in a way at least, 
all their written exercises. They should be able to write 
clear and logical sentences about anything with which 
they are familiar. 

Arithmetic — Much oral work; rapid addition of columns of 
figures. Sutton and Kimbrough's Lower from Literme- 
diate Section to page 153. Review often. See that all 
pupils understand and do the work. Mental Arithmetic 
to page 60. 

Geograpliy — Maury's Elemxcntary completed. Have pupils 
draw all maps studied. Supplement with stories relat- 
ing to work. 

History — History stories continued. L^se Beginner's Historv 
of Our Country. 



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Physiology — Coleman's fcr Beginners. 
Writing — Copy Book No. 4. 
Drawing — As directed. Book No. 4. 

FIFTH GRADE. 

Reading — Stickney^s Fifth. Hawthorne's W'onder Book. Strict 
attention to thought getting, and clear expression. 

Spelling — Make list of words from all subjects studied. Re- 
view misspelled words. Modern Speller from paa"e 83 to 
page 125. Diacritical marks contmuea. 

Grammar — Hyde's Practical Grammar. Attention to correct 
forms of verbs, pronouns, and possessives of nouns. An- 
alyze easy sentences — simple, complex and compound. 
Close attention paid to composition work. Eequire neat- 
ness. Pay especial attention to paragraphinsr, punctuat- 
ing, and capital letters. 

Arithmetic — Sutton and Kimbrough's Lower, Intermediate 
Section, from page 153 to page 192. Mental Arithmetic 
from page 60 to page 153. Give examples from other 
sources. Have originals given. Continue measurements. 
Much attention to fractions, and analysis of simple prob- 
lems. 

Geography—MauTY's Manual to Europe. Close attention 
given to locating places on maps drawn. 

History — Pennybacker's Texas History (revised edition). 
Use other histories on subject from library. Map of 
Texas closely studied. 

Physiology — About two lessons a week. Finish and review 
Coleman's for ^^ginners. 



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Civil Gove nrmc lit — Give one lesson a week. Work prepareti 

by teacher. 
Writing — Copy Bock No. 5. 
Drawing — Drawing Be ok No. 5. 

SIXTH GRADE. 

Reading — Dickens' Christmas Carol, and Seven American 
Classics. Pay close attention to thought getting. Have 
the stories reproduced. Pupils must have dictionaries. 
Require them to make new words a part of their vocabu- 
lary. 

Spelling — Modem Speller from page 125 to end. Study rules 
of spelling and diacritical marks. Written spelling. Di- 
vide words into syllables and show the accented syllable. 
Selected list of words will be furnished. 

Grammiar — ^Hyde's Practical completed. Continue composition 
wcrk. Close attention to correctly written idiomatic Eng- 
lish sentences. Wielsh's Composition. 

Arithmetic — Sutton and Kimbrough's Higher through Per- 
centage, omitting such parts as instructed. Many exam- 
ples from other sources. Teach the pupils to reason. At- 
tention to analysis. Mental Arithmetic completed. 

History — United States History — our Country. Teach the 
periods in our history, the causes, results, etc. 

Physiology — Conn's completed. 

Civil Government — Contined as in fifth grade. Our girls and 
boys especially should have a fair knowledge of the work- 
ing order of our government, national. State, county, and 
city. It is observed that about one-half of the girls, and 
about one-third of the boys of these grades, enter the high 



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scliool. It seems reasonable then, that if half, or more, 
of our boys and girls become citizens with only an ele- 
mentary eclneation, they shculd know at least something 
of their country's history and government. (This is our 
best apology for putting these subjects in the lower 
grades. ) 
.GeograpJiy — Maury's Manual completed. Special attention 
tc relief maps. Physical geography studied. Observa- 
tion lessons on formation of dew, frost, clouds, etc. Teach 
these pupils to see and examine things. 

Writing — Copy Book No. 6. 

Draiving- — Bcok No. 6. 

COURSE OF STUDV 

HIGH SCHOOL. 

OBJECT. 

Mere fact getting is not the only object of this department. 
Pupils have reached the age where they can reason and ana- 
lyze. Principles should be taught, and their causes and effects 
thoroughly understood. By far the larger per cent of these 
boys and girls will not do formal school work after this per- 
iod. Therefore, especial attention should be given to devel- 
oping their character. They will be citizens, good or bad. 
Let them be good ones if possible. The welfare of the State 
demands this. 



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COURSE BV VEARS. 

FIRST YEAR. 

Literature — Yicar of Wakefield, and Eime of the Ancient 
Mariner, and Vision of Sir Launfal studied and com- 
pleted. Pay close attention to the parapraph and way 
cf punctuation. 

History — Complete United States History 

Grammar — Sisk's to analysis of 'sentences, page 181. Have 
pupils to write sentences daily and point out the parts of 
speech, and construction of each word. 

Composition — Herrick anc] Doman (revised edition) to Part 
II. Regular composition work based on literature read. 

Mathemaiics — Sutton and Kimbrough's Higher Arithmetic 
completed. Especial attention to profit and loss, analy- 
sis, and measurements. Give test exaimples from other 
sources. Algebra commenced. 

Spelling — Teachers will make list oi words found in subjects 
taught, and require each pupil to learn the spelling, sylla- 
bication, and pronunciation. This work is of much im- 
portance, and must be done by all classes in the High 
School. 

SECOND YEAR. 

Literature — Silas Marner and Merchant of A^enice com- 
pleted. 
Mathematics — Wentworth's New School Algebra to Theory of 

Exponents. Thorough review of factoring and fractional 

equations. 
Science — Physical Geography and Physiology reviewed. 
History — Review United States History by outline, paying at- 



tention to development of territory and the reason of 
this change in territory. Meyers' General History (re- 
vised edition) to page 199. 

Composition — Herrick and Damon from Part II to Part III. 
Connect work with the literature read. Compositon work. 

Grammar — Sisk's complete analysis of sentences of all forms.. 
^6te eonstrnction of words. 

THIRD YEAR. 

LUerahire — Text book on American literature. Study Tale,? 
of a Traveller and Selections from the Sketch Bock, one 
or more poems by American authors, and one of Shake- 
speare's playg not read previous year. 

Grammar— Whitney and Lockwood's to be studied in rela- 
tion to composition and literature. 

Composition- — Herrick and Damon, from Part III to end of 
bcok. Make application of principles learned to litera- 
ture studied. Composition work based on literature 
studied. 

Mathematics — Wentworth'-s Xew School Algebra completed 
and certain chapters thoroughly reviewed. Wells' Aca- 
demic Arithmetic reviewed, paying careful attention to 
the metric system. 

History — Meyers' General from page 199 to page 486. Maps 
made and places located. 

FOURTH YEAR. 

Literainre- — College Entrance Eequirements in English. Hist- 
ory, of English Lierature^ — Halleck's. 



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Eheions — Herrick and Damon's. Principles of rhetoric ap- 
plied to literature studied. Much attention given to the 
different forms of composition. 

Ormnmar — Whitney and Lockwocd's studied as in third 
year. 

Mathematics — Wentworth's Plane Geometry completed. Wells' 
Academic Arithmetic reviewed. Many practical prol)]ems 
solved. 

History — Meyers' General completed. United States History 
last term. 

Physics — Hoadley's A brief Course in Physics. Five periods 
a week. Laboratory work twice each week. Note book and 
Laboratory Manual. 

GERMAIN. 

We have a thorough course in German^ Pupils who desire 
to study German may begin in the second English grade and 
pursue it throughout the nine years. Our German teacher 
gives his entire time to the teaching of this subject. 



Paul Klatt 
Georgia L. White 



Eo'se Lenert 

Earle Lane 
Albert Ivaulbach 



Lucile Shaw 
Malcolm Byrnes 
Lizzie Mcore 
Leo Ehlinger 
Gertrude Alexander 
Edwin Kaulbach 



— 24 — 
ROLL OF GRADUATES. 

Win Hello way 
Ray Alexander 

'99 

Lyttleton Thomas 

1900 

Nora Lenert 
1901 
Mary Byrnes 
Edna Lane 
1902 

Blanche Schroeder 
Sidie Robson 
Harry Silbernian 
Biancha Reichert 
Louva Lenert 



1903 
Ellie vcn Rosenberg 



W. B. Blaize 



1904 

Robert Robson 
1905 

Alma Lueders, Valed'ctorian 
George Ehlinger Beatrice Shaw 

Lizzie May Holloway Edwin Warnken 

Lee Adams Delta Cottam 



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ROLL OF GRADUATES. 

1905 

Olsa Sholz John Stavinoha 

1906 
Gladys Marion Crowe, Valedictorian 
Marcus Rice Lottie Silberman 

Pearl Anita Copeland John F. Chupik 

Ben Stierling Mildred Knox Brown 

Jeanette C. Alexander Harry Oeding 

Walter Ehlers May McKinney 

Delta Cottani— Extra Work . 



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